Diabetes friendly Recipes
- Escarole and Pepper Salad
This is a simple yet perfect green salad. You can use red onion rather than sweet onion, but because of its strength, soak sliced red onion in cold wa... - Low-Fat Strawberry Cheesecake
Weighing in at a diminutive 219 calories per serving, this deliciously creamy dessert is decadent enough for die-hard sweet lovers yet still light and... - Turkey or Veal with Lemon and Caper Sauce
Turkey breast or veal, quickly grilled over hot coals, thinly sliced and served with a reduced-fat sauce makes a wonderful lean dish.... - Olive Oil-Poached Salmon with Mint Salsa
Poaching salmon in olive oil makes it fragrant and moist -- and the fish absorbs very little of the oil. Garnish the salmon with fresh mint leaves, if... - Heart-Healthy Salmon Dip
Cold water fish, such as salmon, sardines and mackerel, offer a defence against heart disease and stroke in a number of ways. The type of fat they con... - Green and Red Salad
Don't let fennel's pale colour fool you -- this veggie is full of vitamins B and C, folate, potassium and antioxidants. Slices of sweet fennel add fre... - Psychedelic Kale Salad
Raw kale is nutrient-dense and high in beta-carotene, fibre and antioxidant vitamins such as C and K, as well as calcium and sulforaphane, a potent ch... - Fruit and Pistachio Energy Bars
These baked bars are less sweet and have fewer carbohydrates than commercial fruit and nut bars. Plus, they definitely have more fruit and nuts!... - Pear and Hazelnut Energy Bars
Dried pears give a sweet and fruity flavour to these satisfying soft and chewy bars. ... - Date and Walnut Energy Bars
This is a sweet and simple, yet totally satisfying, homemade treat – a healthy and nutritious "candy bar" that gives you a jolt of energy. ... - Strawberry and Black Pepper Sorbet
Pepper and strawberries might seem like an odd combination, but they complement each other nicely. The pepper adds a little sparkle at the end of each... - Peach Crisp
This crumble-topped fruit dessert contains less than half the sugar and fat of a traditional crisp. For the best flavour and texture, use peaches or n... - Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and Apricots
Fruity flavours marry exceptionally well with the graininess of the quinoa.... - Provolone Bites
This warm and cheesy app is perfect for hosting someone following a gluten-free diet. Be sure you find a well-aged firm provolone cheese for these del... - Edamame Hummus
Beware the surprisingly high fat content of grocery-shelf crackers. For a low-fat snack, serve this fresh and healthy edamame hummus dip with crispy r... - Cauliflower "Steaks"
Use these as a vegetarian substitute for beef steaks or a healthy side. Look for cauliflower that's as round and dense as possible; you'll get two or ... - Breakfast Bananas
You've probably made a sweet version of this using chocolate chips and marshmallows, but with a few healthy changes, this campfire treat makes for a w... - Blueberry Ice
Sweet berries are a bright finish to a dinner of rich grilled steak. Ices don't require an ice cream maker and are super-simple to make -- just simmer... - Rhubarb Strawberry Ice
Cool your palate with this tart fruity ice. ... - Apple Nut Bread
Made with dried apples and fresh cider, this bread is wonderful topped with blue cheeses.... - Malt Graham Toasting Loaf
Sylvester Graham was an American health-food advocate in the 19th century whose name has become synonymous with whole-grain graham flour (traditionall... - Bistro-style Eggs
Impress guests with this easy, bistro-style breakfast you can make in minutes.... - Avocado Salad with Prickly Pear Sauce
Choose ripe red prickly pears that give slightly when pressed. Their juice lends a pretty red colour, a fruity flavour and some body to the salad sauc... - Oats-Plus Porridge
This fibre-filled breakfast is a blank canvas. make it a treat by adding your favourite nuts, seeds and fruit. This recipe will make enough for sever... - Almond Granola
The heart-healthy monounsaturated fats found in almonds and almond butter are essential to a healthy diet. Enjoy this granola for breakfast or as a he...